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(More customer reviews)I recently got a Starrett C33H-12-4R 12-Inch Combination Square to replace an old (from the late 1970's) Stanley 12" that just wasn't cutting it for me in my hobby level woodworking. I really like it but I don't use it for everything - I carry a Empire 6" from Home Depot in my apron. I use the 6" for most markings due to it's size being more appropriate for most of what I do.
I decided to try this "cheap" Starrett 6". I couldn't find much info about it but because of my other Starrett, and the Starrett squares I used in the 1980's, I took the chance. This unit doesn't have a scribe or spirit level, which appeared to be the main difference, but I don't use those often anyway and if I do want the level I can use a different tool.
This square is nice and heavy, as expected, and as compared to the Empire 6".
The lock requires a lot of torque to get it to lock down. I'm not sure why. The thumb nut is smaller than the one on my C33H-12. Unless you tighten down really tight the blade moves.
But the thing I'm disappointed with the most is the blade. It's steel with no apparent finish on it. The numbers and markings are hard to read, about as bad as my old Stanley 12". I think they'll get harder to read with age. The blade may rust too.
I will probably return this and upgrade to the C11H-6. The only reason I can see keeping this is because since it will be carried around a lot more it's cheaper to replace this model than the other one. But on the other hand, I've never dropped a square yet and am only now upgrading after having squares for many years.
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This tool was designed to train and develop "youngsters" and apprentices to lay out and check their work more efficiently. The combination square is far superior to clumsy, old-style solid workshop-grade squares that are still being used in some vocational schools and apprenticeship programs around the world. Tool is similar to our popular Combination Square Series, but is a more economical value. The combination square, as its name indicates, handles many jobs, saving the apprentice from buying more individual tools. This combination square can be used as a try square, 45 degree miter, a depth gauge, a height gauge, a layout tool, and as a rule.
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